Senior Network Engineer - Instructional Support Facility

Cherry Creek Schools; Aurora, Northern (CO, KY); Hybrid; USD 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

Cherry Creek Schools in Colorado is seeking a Senior Network Engineer to deliver comprehensive WAN/LAN support and training. You will serve as the district’s primary resource for technical and security issues across networks.

You will provide guidance to IS administration, support the network operation team, and assist district WAN/LAN users as needed. Strong problem-solving and communication skills are essential.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in information technology, computer science, or related field.
• Five (5) years of experience with LANs, WLANs and WANs including TCP/IP, VOIP, and wiring; 3 years with firewalls.
• CCNA or Network+ certification or equivalent.
• Valid Colorado driver’s license.
• Criminal background check and fingerprinting required for hire.
• Advanced knowledge of computers and cell phones.
• Advanced problem-solving skills.
• Advanced verbal and written communication skills.
• Ability to work independently and collaboratively with others.
• Frequent intra-district travel.

Responsibilities

• Install and manage local and wide area networks (LAN/WAN) daily.
• Install, configure, and maintain firewalls, switches, and routers for WAN.
• Analyze and resolve issues related to utilization, security, and performance.
• Manage network installation projects; supervise contractors; coordinate with districts.
• Test and maintain district VPNs and network management tools.
• Establish district-wide networking standards and concepts.
• Evaluate new networking solutions for district standards.
• Monitor network usage and performance; recommend enhancements.
• Perform forensic security investigations as required.
• Attend district construction meetings and provide design input.

Skills

LAN/WAN administration

Firewall configuration

Network security

TCP/IP

VOIP

Team collaboration

Analytical problem solving

Education

Bachelor’s degree in information technology or related

CCNA Routing & Switching or Network+ certification

Colorado driver’s license

Tools

Cisco IOS

VPN technologies

WLAN controllers

Job description

Job Title: Senior Network Engineer

FLSA Exemption Status: Exempt

Classification Group: Professional Technical

Supervising Position: Manager of Infrastructure

Pay Plan: Professional Technical

Pay Range: Range 09

Last Updated: 03/03/2025

Pay Information

Benefits Information

JOB SUMMARY

Deliver comprehensive consultative technical service/support and training related to all of the district’s wide area networks (WAN) and local area networks (LAN) networks. Serves as the primary district resource for all technical, design, operational, and security issues relating to district networks. Provides technical guidance and advice to Information Systems administration. Provides direct Support to the network operation team, building technology specialists, and other Information Systems personnel. Assist all district WAN and LAN users as needed.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

The subsequent duties outline the fundamental operations of the position and exemplify the nature of the tasks carried out. They do not encompass a comprehensive inventory of the obligations and responsibilities fulfilled in this role. The approximation of frequencies and time allocation percentages are flexible and subject to the requirements of the organization.

Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

JOB TASK DESCRIPTIONS

• 1. Install and manage local and wide area networks. (LAN, WLAN and WAN) Daily 20%
• 2. Install, configure, and maintain firewalls, switches, and routers for the district's WAN. Daily 15%
• 3. Analyze and resolve problems with regard to utilization, security, and performance of district networks. Daily 15%
• 4. Manage network installation projects, supervise contractors, and coordinate with other district departments as needed Daily 5%
• 5. Test, implement, configure, and maintain Building and maintaining site to site VPNS Daily 5%
• 6. Test, implement, configure, and maintain network management tools Daily 5%
• 7. Establish comprehensive district-wide networking concepts and standards. Daily 5%
• 8. Analyze and evaluate new networking solutions for incorporation into district-wide standards. Daily 5%
• 9. Monitor network utilization and performance; recommend network enhancements. Daily 5%
• 10. Perform forensic security investigations as required. Daily 5%
• 11. Attend district level construction meetings and provide design inputDaily 5%
• 12. Test, Install, configure, maintain district UPS Daily 5%
• 13. Perform other duties as assigned or requested. Daily 5%

REPORTING RELATIONSHIPS

This job has no direct supervisory responsibilities.

• N/A

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS

The minimum prerequisites of formal education, professional work experience, certifications, licenses, endorsements, designations, trainings, and other criteria that a candidate must fulfill to be considered for a position. It is essential that certifications, licenses, endorsements, designations, and trainings are fulfilled, valid, and not expired.

• Bachelor’s degree in information technology, computer science, or related field.
• Five (5) years of experience with all aspects of LANs, WLANs and WANs including TCP/IP, VOIP, and wiring, with three (3) of those years working with firewalls and internet filters.
• CCNA in Routing and Switching, Network+ certification, or another network coursework.
• Valid Colorado driver’s license.
• Must meet insurability requirements of the Colorado School District Self Insurance Pool.
• Advanced knowledge of computers and cell phones.
• Advanced problem-solving skills.
• Advanced verbal and written communication skills.
• Ability to work independently and collaboratively with others.
• Ability to be adaptive to changing needs.
• Frequent intra-district travel
• Criminal background check and fingerprinting required for hire.

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS AND WORKING CONDITIONS

The physical demands, mental functions, cognitive capacities, and work environment factors required to perform a position’s essential functions. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

• Medium work strength level (lifting or carrying 50 pounds)
• Works both indoors and outdoors
• Typically a moderate noise level
• Work location is subject to change to meet the requirements of the organization.
• Prolonged standing and walking.
• Frequent on-site, on call and after-hours work. Some weekend work required.
• Frequent intra-district travel

DESIRED QUALIFICATIONS

Formal education, professional work experience, certifications, licenses, endorsements, designations, trainings, and other qualifications relevant to the position that are strongly preferred but not mandatory for a candidate to be considered.

• CCNP or CCIE in Routing and Switching.
• Strong understanding with Optical network transport technology (CWDM/DWDM/Ethernet)
• Deep understanding of Data center networking (cabling, configuration, segmentation, security)
• Tier1 through engineering level troubleshooting
• Deep understanding of routing protocols (BGP, EIGRP, OSPF, PIM)
• Deep understanding of switching protocols (spanning-tree, VLAN, Q-in-Q, COS)
• Test, implement, configure, and maintain point to point wireless links
• Experience working with Tier1 and last mile service providers
• Experience working in the public sector
• Experience working directly with people from diverse racial, ethnic, and socioeconomic backgrounds
• Racially conscious and culturally competent with the skill, will, capacity, and knowledge to commit to a culture of continuous improvement